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Three weeks after the federal Liberals promised to do a “formal, independent review” of the appointment of Canada's new human-rights commissioner, … Read more: Jewish advocates say details around human–rights chief probe murky – Saanich NewsContinue Reading

(ECNS) — The International Conference on Ideas of Human Rights in the Ancient Chinese Classics recently issued the second call for papers from … Read more: Global conference on human rights in Chinese Classics calls for second papers – Ecns.cnContinue Reading

That includes a vibrant and empowered civil society, encouraging people's democratic, civic and social participation and cultivating the rich … Read more: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme – European CommissionContinue Reading

The appointment of Birju Dattani as new head of the Canadian Human Rights fell under scrutiny after media reported that he made anti-Israel … Read more: Jewish advocates say details around investigation into human–rights chief murky – Toronto StarContinue Reading

A North East council leader has denied that the city has sought to sweep human rights concerns “under the carpet” over its links to Saudi Arabia. Read more: Newcastle Council leader denies sweeping human rights under the rug | The Northern EchoContinue Reading

This amounts to enforced disappearance under international law. Based on media reports and information shared with Human Rights Watch by members of … Read more: In Guinea, Fears of Torture of Forcibly Disappeared Opponents | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Several human rights organisations have opposed the decision, noting that it could make the process more difficult for asylum claimants. 14 civil … Read more: Spain Imposes Transit Visas for Citizens of Sudan & Chad, Human Rights NGOs Criticize …Continue Reading

… human rights defenders were present. NHRC. Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani said that despite efforts and legal provisions, several people still get … Read more: NHRC core group meeting on rights of bonded labourContinue Reading

News and Press Release in Arabic on Sudan about Protection and Human Rights; published on 12 Jul 2024 by UN HRC. Read more: Sudan: UN expert raises alarm at dire human rights situation [EN/AR] – ReliefWebContinue Reading

Our statements and positions underscored the U.S. commitment to promoting the universality of human rights, including by addressing discrimination, … Read more: Outcomes of the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council – State DepartmentContinue Reading

OTTAWA — Three weeks after the federal Liberals promised to do a “formal, independent review” of the appointment of Canada's new human-rights … Read more: Jewish advocates say details around investigation into human–rights chief murkyContinue Reading

The National Human Rights Commission held a forum on AI this Friday, bringing together domestic and international experts. Read more: Taiwan must face AI Human rights challenges bravely: National Human Rights Commission chairContinue Reading

The Coalition For Justice in Liberia seeks global solidarity to protect human rights defenders advocating for accountability post-civil war, … Read more: Standing in Solidarity with Liberian Human Rights Defenders | Opinion | liberianobserver.comContinue Reading

The Montana Human Rights Network is calling on the Montana University System to fire an instructor at Montana Tech, who happens to be running as … Read more: Human Rights group says Montana Tech should fire 'white supremacist' – Daily MontananContinue Reading